Burlington welcomes back Hope and the City Sept. 24

Follow the convoy of women pulling up to Ivy Bar & Kitchen on Sept. 24, when 450 of them will walk the pink carpet to raise money for cancer research.

Hope and the City is billed as ‘Halton’s quintessential ladies’ night out.’

And with swag bags and glamour stations from pedicures to massages, as well as dancing, entertainment and more, including a signature cocktail, on the night’s itinerary, Hope and the City strives to be the embodiment of a gal’s perfect night out, says its organizers.

According to Shelley Frank, fundraising co-ordinator with the Halton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, this year it’s hoped $30,000 will be raised from this popular event.

“It’s a great night to hang out with your friends all dressed up in nice clothes and all for a good cause." - Shelley Frank

“It’s a great night to hang out with your friends all dressed up in nice clothes and all for a good cause,” said Frank.

This year marks the fifth for Hope and the City. In the previous four years the fundraiser has generated more than $125,000 for research into cancers that affect women, specifically breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical.

Over that time Frank has heard plenty of positive feedback from attendants, describing Hope and the City as a “feel good evening for everyone.”

The fun runs from 7-11 p.m. at Ivy Bar & Kitchen, 3330 South Service Rd., in Burlington.

Tickets cost $50 and come with a chance to win the grand prize, which is labelled the Ultimate Girls Getaway Weekend. It includes a trip to Montebello, Que., where winners will enjoy the lap of luxury at the Fairmount Le Chateau Montebello Hotel.

Hope and the City is usually a sellout event so Frank advises procrastinators to break that habit or face disappointment.

In the first week of the launch of this year’s event more than 75 tickets have been sold. They can be ordered by calling 905-845-5231 or log on to www.cancer.ca/hopeandthecity.